Village Link

May 2015

Grimston. Roydon,
Congham and Pott Row

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THE VILLAGE LINK

GRIMSTON, POTT ROW, ROYDON & CONGHAM
Hello All,
Hope you all had a wonderful Easter break. The clocks have now gone forward
and we can enjoy lighter evenings for longer. Summer is on its way!
Best wishes from your Village Link Editors
Please send your contributions for June to

Grimstonvillagelink@outlook.com
Deadline for submissions for June issue is 20th May

EDITORIAL TEAM:

Hayley Davies
609215
Chrissy Shale
601139
haywood301@btinternet.com,
ADVERTISING: Roger Haywood,
KL-630301
Contributions by e-mail should if possible be sent as plain text, or if on paper should be delivered
to 9,Leziate Drove, Pott Row PE32 1DB
Distribution: George Wood (Congham), Mary Roper (Grimston),
Kath Evison (Roydon), Roger Haywood (Pott Row)
CHURCH CONTACTS:
RECTOR :
The Revd. Jane Holmes
jmh200@btinternet.com
01553 636227
TEAM VICAR Revd Judith Pollard
wotzpollard@aol.com
601251
ST. BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON
www.grimston.churchnorfolk.com
Wardens:
Mrs Jan. Willson, 50 Chapel Road, Pott Row
601666
Mrs Ellen Scott, 18 Rectory Close Roydon
600612
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM
www.congham.churchnorfolk.com
Wardens:
Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington
600153
Mrs Iris Baker, 5, The Walnuts, Grimston
600355
ALL SAINT'S CHURCH, ROYDON
www.roydon.churchnorfolk.com
Wardens:
Mr David Grimes, 24, Church Lane, Roydon
600388
Mr Colin Grimes, 74, Station Road, Roydon
600059
CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
WAHM Club:
Mrs Ellen Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon
600612
Rock Solid (11+): Mr & Mrs Charles Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon
600612
Child Protection Officer: Mrs Shirley Hone, 8, Lynn Road, Grimston
600750
Bell Ringers:
Mr Michael Harding, 4, Stebbings Close Pott Row Grimston
600041
POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH
Minister:
Rev. Catherine Dixon, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton
01553-676918
Church
Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road
600593
Village Website: www.grimston.org.uk including current and back copies of Village Link

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TO ALL PARISHIONERS

TAOTPA
ALL
P PARISHIONERS
T OLLARISHIONERS
The ways in which we communicate with one another are constantly changing and
evolving. It has become so complicated. Take a step back into the past... Offices had
typing pools (what are they?) and typewriters, now obsolete, once ruled the world!
Fountain pens and ink bottles aside, a handwritten personal letter is now a rarity
where once it was the only way to exchange views and information. What will
constitute the archive of the future, I wonder? Not a packet of love letters tied with
ribbon in the bottom of a drawer... Letters seem to becoming obsolete too as
technology allows ever more immediate forms of communication and picture sharing
to become the norm.
However, a recent anthology: Letters of Note, edited by Shaun Usher, has become
a best seller; subtitled Correspondence deserving a wider audience it celebrates
the power of letter writing and includes hugely varied treasures such as Leonardo da
Vinci's job application letter, a pop star's letter of advice to a troubled fan and Queen
Elizabeth II's recipe for drop scones sent to President Eisenhower.
There is, however, one method of communication that is perennially popular: to 'say
it with flowers!' Whether it's thank you, congratulations, commiserations, birthday
greetings - or any other occasion, flowers do it best of all. April showers bring forth
May flowers it is said so true, everywhere we look we can see the natural beauty of
flowers with their promise of sunny days ahead. The Rose of England will have been
in our minds as we recently celebrated St. George's Day and of course, the Blessed
Virgin Mary, mother of Our Lord Jesus is sometimes known as the 'mystic rose'. We
have our Easter tradition of lilies of remembrance for our loved ones at this time of
year, and the flowers in our churches look particularly beautiful in Eastertide,
admired by all who visit our churches. We are hugely grateful for the commitment of
the talented and creative flower arrangers who decorate our churches throughout
the year: thank you to you all.
So perhaps we can take time this May to show someone we care about that we are
thinking of them by being rebelliously counter-cultural and sending them a
handwritten letter; or perhaps it's the right time of year - by saying it with flowers?
Reverend Judith

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Amandas Home Help

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Coffee Morning and Barbecue

Saturday 6th June 11am - 2pm at 62 Low Road Congham
(Kindly hosted by Marjorie and Albert Peach)
Entrance 2 includes tea or coffee and a piece of cake.
Children Free
Barbecue

Bric-a-brac

Cakes

Plants

Raffle

Proceeds for St Andrew's Church, Congham

STILL Calling all CRAFTY INDIVIDUALS!

Can you sew, make jam, write a poem or story, bake, sculpt, arrange flowers or
make anything with your hands? If so start creating!
Take part in the King's Lynn Festival and Afternoon Tea with a
Difference. at St Andrew's Church - Congham on 24th and 25th July
2015.
The Congham kneelers will be on display and we would like to include items
crafted by local people, who have been inspired by the verses stitched on them.
If you would like to take part please request a registration form from;
Margaret Hope 01485 600617/mehope7@aol.com

St Mary's Church: Wednesday Teas and Produce Stall

Wednesday Teas - please join us for a chat, cuppa and cake in St Mary's
Church, Great Massingham Wednesday afternoons 3 - 4.30 pm. Donations of
home baked cakes always welcome.
Produce Stall - our first monthly Produce Stall this year will be on Saturday 2nd
May,
commencing 9.30 am on the green outside the Dabbling Duck or in St Mary's
Church if inclement. This is an opportunity to buy home baked pies, flans, cakes,
jars of jams or pickles and possibly garden/greenhouse produce. All donations
would be gratefully received. We look forward to seeing you.

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Congham Spring Walk

On Saturday 28th March 14 walkers (and three very well behaved dogs) set off
from St Andrew's Church for a gentle one hour walk. The weather was cool but
fine, ideal for walking and signs of spring were evident, celandines and violets
flowering on the grass verges, raucous rooks on their nests, leaf buds forming on
the trees and hedges. Following the footpath across the field behind Congham
Hall we were relieved to find there was no bull in the field, as indicated on the
warning sign!
As we returned up the Church Walk drops of rain began to fall. Walkers (now
minus the dogs) were joined by some other friends in the church for delicious
home-made hot soup and bread, followed by tea or coffee and cakes. A good
time was had by all.
A similar event is planned for 12th September - look out for notices. You will be
most welcome to join us.

Congham Parish Council News

Next meeting will be on Monday 18th May: The Annual Parish Council Meeting.
Venue Congham Hall Writing Room 7.00pm
Congham Parish Council has a complement of seven councillors. Five people have
come forward to shape the future of Congham Parish; we will therefore need to seek
two further residents to help with this task. Congham residents do not have any
representation from Low Road.
We would welcome greater balance of
representation from residents so that all areas of Congham have good
representation on the Council. If you would be interested in nding out a little more
about becoming a Councillor please contact the Clerk.
The Highway Rangers will be back in Congham at the beginning of May. If there are
any small areas of footpaths, road surfaces or minor repairs etc which you think need
some attention please let the Clerk know as quickly as possible with accurate details
of locations.
Kate Sayer conghamclerk@btinternet.com 01485 600825
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Pott Row Methodist Church

Divine Worship at 10.30am for May 2015
3rd May Rev. Catherine Dixon Holy Communion
10th May to be arranged by local Methodists
17th May Rev.Pam Bayliss
24th May Wesley Day to be arranged by local Methodists
31st May Mrs Irene Garrard
Coffee Morning will be on Thursday 14th May from 10.30am at 32 Chapel Road
Pott Row Lunch will be on Thursday 28th May from 12noon
Looking Ahead
11th July Strawberry tea from 3.00pm
15th August Coffee Morning at the home of Mr & Mrs Peach, more details later
27th September Harvest Festival led by Rev. Catherine Dixon

Pott Row Chapel

Quiz
We are having our popular Quiz again on Friday 22nd May 2015 to raise funds for
Pott Row Chapel Teams of up to six people, 2 per person (inc Tea/Coffee. Kick off at
7.30 pm
Hope you can be there. To book a team ring 01553 630369.

POTT ROW VILLAGE ART GROUP

Come and enjoy an Exhibition and Sale of work

Saturday 6th June. 10am - 4pm At the Methodist Chapel, Chapel Road, Pott
Row. PE32 1BP
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GREENFINGERS April 2015

On Tuesday, April 14th, the club held its Annual Spring Show with Fish & Chip
Supper. It was an excellent opportunity for members to socialise. The evening was
very well attended and the floral exhibits were stunning. We appreciated Liz Owen
judging the entries, accompanied by her daughter Christina. It was a difficult task.
We are grateful to The Village Frier and The Loke Fish Bar for our delicious supper.
The winners were as follows:
3 Trumpet Daffodils: 1st Stephanie Steward, 2nd Ann Ess, 3rd Mary Cross.
3 Dwarf Daffodils:

1st Stephanie Steward, 2nd Pauline Crump, 3rd Mary Roper.

A vase of Spring Flowers: 1st Janet Tunmore, 2nd Janet Brittain, 3rd Carol Page.
3 Tulips (one variety): 1st Alan Barlow, 2nd Janet Tunmore, 3rd Stephanie Whittley.
3 Tulips mixed: 1st Judy Woollatt, 2nd Mary Roper, 3rd Stephanie Steward.
The Plant of the Month Trophy was awarded to Margaret Gladman, for the highest
number of points earned during the year.
A card was circulated and signed by all members present, for Charles Fosgate, who
was delighted to receive it.
Schedules were distributed to members for the 26th Annual Horticultural Show, to be
held on Saturday, September 5th in The Village Hall, Pott Row. Any resident of our
villages is welcome to take part and schedules will soon be available in our local
shops, or by calling 01553 630301.
This year our support will be divided between two smaller local charities: The
Forward Day Centre (and Ezone workshop) and Remap.
Next month's meeting is on May 12th, when Charlotte Philcox will make a welcome
return to the club. Her talk is on Herbs and Herb Gardening.
Visitors are always welcome.

Greenfingers Gardening Club

Plant & Cake Sale
Saturday, May 30th from 10 till 12 noon in
The Village Hall, Pott Row
Free admission

Refreshments

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Grimston and District WI

Our March meeting was well attended. The speaker brought an interesting
bundle of crochet samples and told us the history of crochet. Mary Roper won the
competition for a crocheted item.

The April meeting is a talk on birdwatching by Philip Parker, on April 20th.

Our May meeting is a puddings and savouries evening on
May 18th and our speaker on June 15th is Margaret Bullen
who will talk about breaking the code at Bletchley. If you
are not a member, you are welcome to attend as a visitor.
Meetings start at 7.30pm in the village hall, Cliffe-en-Howe

Yard Sale
We are holding a yard sale at 14 Bracken Way, Grimston on 4th May between
11.00am and 5.00pm in aid of Hedgehog Awareness Week to raise money for
prickly friends.
Contact Chris on 07866 921524 or
Angie on 07880 726552.

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Pott Row
Mobile 07789 758741
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GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE

01485 600341
SORE THROAT
Sore throats are often caused
by viruses and usually settle
within one to two weeks
without the need for any
medical treatment. White
spots on the tonsils do not
imply a need for antibiotics.
Paracetamol should be
taken for pain. Follow the
advice on the pack.
Salt gargles may be used to ease a sore throat in adults and
children over 12. Dissolve two teaspoons of salt in half a glass
of water, gargle and spit out. Repeat several times a day.
Please do not ask for antibiotics as refusal may offend
Many people give reasons for asking for antibiotics to treat sore
throats. I'm going on holiday, I'm getting married or I've
got exams are commonly cited. Viruses are immune to such
reasoning and antibiotics are no more likely to be effective on
these occasions.
When to see the doctor

If a sore throat is so severe that you cannot drink

If hoarseness persists for more than six weeks

If a child who is ill refuses to drink

If you think that you (or your child) are seriously unwell
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Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)

Tuesday 26th May 2015, 7.30pm at the Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent
School, Swaffham. Access and parking from Sporle Road.
Please come along to this illustrated talk by John Geeson, entitled:
Madagascar
Birding in the Eighth Continent
John and Judy Geeson went with a Tropical Birding tour to Madagascar, an utterly
unique island of wildlife wonders. We welcome Norfolk resident John to NarVOS
to give us his account of their trip to this fascinating island, often referred to as the
eighth continent, which has well over 100 bird species found nowhere else on
earth. It should be a great evening.
Visitors most welcome. Admission 2 on the night if you are not a NarVOS
member. For more information about this meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black on
01760 724092.

Vandalism on Cricket Field

Children who have been playing there on the cricket field in Congham for the last
couple of weeks have been continually kick there footballs against the old pavilion
which has now been resulted in 3 windows being smashed. They always leave
so much rubbish which the gentleman who runs the cricket club has to clear up
and pay for. We would really like this to stop. The police have been called a
few times.
Megan Norman

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BARTRUM
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Private & commercial
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Kitchens, floors &
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01485 601165

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SERVICES FOR MAY 2015

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3 May
9.00am
9.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am

Fifth Sunday of Easter

St Mary East Walton
St Lawrence Harpley
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Sung Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Family Service
Morning Worship
Holy Communion

St Lawrence Harpley

Holy Communion

Sixth Sunday of Easter

St Mary Great Massingham

Group Holy Communion

Ascension Day
St Mary Great Massingham
All Saints Ashwicken

Sung Holy Communion

Ascension Service

Seventh Sunday of Easter

All Saints, Roydon
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Lawrence Harpley
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Family Service with Baptism
Holy Communion
Family Service

Day of Pentecost
St Andrew, Congham
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham
St Mary GaytonThorpe

Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Morning Worship
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Celtic Service

Trinity Sunday
St Mary East Walton
St Botolph Grimston
St Mary East Walton

Holy Communion
Family Praise
Rogation Walk

St Lawrence Harpley

Holy Communion

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6 May
9am
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10 May
10.30am
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14 May
10am
7pm
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17 May
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
11.00am
th

24 May
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
3pm
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31 May
8.30am
10.30am
3pm
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3 June
9am

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Parish Registers
Baptism
th

12 April at St Nicholas Gayton

Isobel Clayton
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19 April at St Botolph Grimston

Hattie Eliza Rose Tipling
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19 April at St Nicholas Gayton

Teagan Thorne
Weddings
Renewal of Vows
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5 April at St Botolphs Grimston
David and Christine Smith
Funerals
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7 April at St Nicholas Gayton

Vera Mack
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16 April at All Saints Ashwicken

Mark Whales
We pray for the family of Vera Mack
and our thoughts and prayers go to
Nicola, Oscar and Nancy in the loss
of Mark.
Monthly Benefice Prayer Meeting
Join us as we gently pray
together over matters
across our parishes. This
is always important and
especially so in these
changing times. All are welcome.
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3 May 6pm All Saints Church

Ashwicken
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7 June 6pm All Saints Church

Roydon

Our session in April was all about

sharing. The children made biscuits
to share and trees of hearts to
remind us that the Bible teaches us
to be generous to others.
There will be no Messy Church in
May as the team take a wellearned break.
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We are back on 25 June.

Also we are already looking ahead
to July and our annual trip to the
beach!

Messy Church on the Beach!

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Thursday 16 July
2015 Leaving
from Gayton
outside the
Social Club
at 4pm-ish by
coach.
Cost (per person adult or child)
3.00 includes a seat on the coach
and a simple picnic. Children must
be accompanied by an adult. There
will be a booking list at Messy
Church in June.
Or just give me a call - Revd Jane
01553 636227
Make sure you book your seat!
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th

7 June
9.00am
9.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11am

First Sunday after Trinity

All Saints, Ashwicken
St Lawrence Harpley
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Sung Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Family Service
Holy Communion
Holy Communion

Ascension Day Services

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There will be services for Ascension Day on Thursday 14 May at 10am a sung
Holy Communion at St Mary Great Massingham and at 7pm a service of prayer
and meditation at All Saints Ashwicken

Toast the Barley!

Sunday 31st May 3pm

Join us at East Walton for a Rogation walk.
Meeting at church we will walk around the village and across the fields as we
celebrate farming and the growing harvest. Ending with tea and cake of course!
.
.

NEW!
An exciting new Family Praise service is to be held 4 times
a year specifically for families who are looking for a relaxed
and exciting new way to learn about church and God.
Come and give it a go!
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Sunday 31 May 10.30am at Grimston Church.

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Our War Memorial Research and stories

Thank you to those villagers who have got in touch to help us with our research
on the village in WW1 and the Fallen. Please contact us if you have any
information or if you are or think you could be related to anyone on the
memorial.
Ian and Steph Hall
01485 600470

Tomato Plants for Sale

Tomato plants for sale at 62 Low Road,
Congham
50p each in aid of Macmillan
Thanks, Marjorie Peach

The Archdeacon's Charge

The Archdeacon of Lynn, John Ashe started to raise money for the East Anglian Air
Ambulance after his wife was airlifted to hospital following a terrible road accident.
Each year he invites us to join him for a sponsored run or walk of up to 10miles at one
of Norfolk's country estates.
This year it is being held at Houghton Hall, (near Harpley) on Monday, 4th May.
Registration fee is 10 per family (can be paid on the day).
Registration at 10.30am for an 11.00am start.
The funds you contribute are shared equally between your nominated church and
the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
If you do not fancy walking why not sponsor someone? Contact Rosemary
Mehers (01485 521 866) or Judith Pollard (01485 601251).
There will be a live band and seating; local churches, including St Lawrence's,
Harpley, will be running a cake and refreshments stall.
Why not come along and support us - bring a picnic and enjoy the Bank Holiday!
Free parking in front of the house follow the signs.

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DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES

Repair or replacement of Leaking Taps,
Ball valves, pipes etc.
Washing machine, dishwasher and
bathroom installation. Blocked drains.
Call JOHN on 01553 631792 evenings

Rachael Spooner
MCFHP MAFHP
Foot health
professional
FOR ADVICE OR
AN APPOINTMENT

01485 601128

Caring for your feet

in the comfort of
your own home

THORNALLEY

FUNERAL SERVICES LTD

Holding the traditions of a family owned and managed business
Providing a personal, caring and complete Funeral Service
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

Private Chapels of Rest

Memorials

Telephone: (01553) 771399

Austin Street Kings Lynn

PE30 1QH
Website - www.thornalleyfs.co.uk
ROBERT BRAMHAM
Your LOCAL
Carpenter/Handyman
Call for friendly advice or
a no-obligation estimate

Tel 01485 601329

Mobile 07771 984360
Email r.bramham@gmail.com
37 Church Lane, Roydon

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Friendly and reliable service ~ free quotations

Over 10 years experience Fully insured
Approved supplier and installer of UPVC Windows, conservatories, doors,
fascia & guttering, cladding, garage doors and car ports.
Approved installer of Firestone flat rubber roofing & GRP Fibre Glass
roofing
Call Tim Curtis on 07794 085473 / 01553 760543
Email: tim@curtishi.co.uk Website: www.curtishi.co.uk

RSPCA Cat Neutering and Micro-Chipping Offer

The Norfolk West Branch of the RSCPA are offeringcat neutering and micro-chipping
vouchers for only 10 during the month of May for anyone who lives in their area
(which all the villages are).
For more information or vouchers, please ring 01485 601139 or 01553 840764

Hudson Fen Leisure Limited (incorporating PARC)

Hudson Fen Leisure Ltd will be having car boots on the playing field to raise money
for the running and improvement of the area.
The car boots will start at 12 noon and the dates for 2015 will be:May 2nd
May 30th
June 27th
July 25th
August 22nd
September 19th

May 16th
June 13th
July 11th
August 8th
September 5th
October 3rd

Grimston Website (grimston.org) needs a

new webmaster to look after it and further improve it.
We need someone, with computer knowledge and an
interest in the village, to work with William Howard (the
present webmaster), to initially learn about it and how
it works, with the eventual aim of taking over the day to
day running the website. Please send or email a brief
letter about yourself and your experiences, and ideas
for the site.
Send to the Clerk, John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott
Row or grimstonpc@btinternet.com

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Online
Services Ltd

R.G.Electrics Ltd
Part P Registered
NIC EIC. & J.I.B. approved Electrician Domestic,
Commercial, Testing & Inspection,
Storage Heating, Showers etc
Free Visual Wiring Inspections
Fully Guaranteed and Insured
Over 25 years experience within the Electricity
Supply Industry
Telephone Ray Galea on
01485 601037 or 07767 304685
www.rgelectrics.co.uk

For all your accountancy needs

AN ONLINE OR ON SITE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
BY A CERTIFIED CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANT
Self assessment Tax Returns
CIS
VAT Returns
Payroll Services
Capital Gains Tax
Rental Accounts
Limited Company Returns
Call Karen Butler FCCA
01485 601499

R.J. STAFF Garden Maintenance

& Landscape Contractors
Grass Mowing Turfing Border Maintenance
Seeding Fencing Paving Tree Cutting
Pruning Garden Waste Removal
Sand, Shingle, Topsoil, Cement delivered
We will treat your garden as if its our own!

Tel. 01485-600753
Mobile 07860-217764
4 Hazel Close, The Meadows, Grimston
e-mail: richard@rjstaff.freeserve.co.uk
established 1983
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QEH MATTERS
Remember the Stroke Awareness event at the QEH on May 7th at 7.00pm. This is
being held in conjunction with the Stroke Association. There will be talks from
professionals and information for carers. Car parking will be free on the bus stop car
park and you will be directed from there.
Governors continue to take part in mock CQC inspections where we look at various
wards or departments from the patient's point of view. We talk to patients and staff,
inspect paperwork and the environment and observe what is happening in the area.
The reports are discussed at the council and board meetings. This is in preparation
for the next official CQC which is due soon.
The Trust has employed a 'Front of House' receptionist based with the volunteers at
the main entrance. She will be there between 8.30 and 17.30, Monday to Friday. With
access to the Trust's internal systems, she will be able to provide better informed
answers to the common questions asked by visitors, such as which ward their family
and friends are staying on. This is a good start but we are pressing to have someone
there for evenings and weekends as well.
The alterations to the footpath from the car park have taken much longer than
expected and the Trust apologises for the inconvenience it has caused.
The next Governors' Council meeting is on Tuesday 2nd June at 4.00pm; in the
Conference room at the QEH. Members of the public are warmly welcomed. Please
phone 01553 613142 if you wish to attend.
Pat Watts

May Cover Picture

We hope you like this months cover picture. It
features sheep and lambs enjoying the Spring
sunshine in Grimston.

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WAYNE TUFFS
Bricklayer and General Builder

Accommodation

En Suite Rooms
Full Disabled Facilities
Off Road Parking
13, High Cottages
Congham

All building work undertaken, including

new builds, extensions, garden walls,
patios, tiling, alterations, repairs,
and more

Jayne & Rob

01485 601358

Tel: 01485 601152 Mobile: 07879 476127

Walnuts
Cattery

TUESDAY & FRIDAY

EVENINGS
SATURDAY MORNING
TO FIND US PLEASE CALL
ON
07769 580 758

BOARDING

Weekly or Weekends

Pauline Suckling
22 The Walnuts, Grimston
01485 600845
07887 982887

COUNSELLING
for all types of talking therapies including:
anxiety & stress; depression; low self-esteem; panic
attacks; loss & bereavement; relationship difficulties;
physical, emotional & sexual abuse; anger management
free introductory session without obligation
Brian Freeman
B.Ed., Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling

07704 269 888

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Dog Groomer
fully qualified
To discuss your
grooming needs and
requirements call
01485 600957
07523-177802

Tree surgery &

hedge maintenance

JOHN MINDHAM
(Professionally Insured)
Tel. 01760-755423
(Westacre);
07770 488788

VERY REASONABLE
RATES

Grimston
Village Hall
CLIFFE-EN-HOWE ROAD
POTT ROW

Telephone
Hillington 600440
Registered Charity 303963

From
Repairs,
Alteration & Decorating,
to Fitted Bedroom, Kitchens,
Carpentry Work & Tiling.
Professional, reliable & fully
insured. Phone Gary for
your free quotation:
Tel: 07947 640 740
01485 601335 (evenings)
james.jary1989@gmail.com

MOBILE

HAIRDRESSING

R&B TURF &

GROUNDCARE
MACHINERY
SPECIALISTS

Helen

Servicing and Repairs to all

makes of
Lawnmowers ~ Ride-ons
Garden Machinery

Tel. 01485 600901

Tel: 01485 540645

or 0777 5514 572

www.randbmowermen-d.co.uk

WE MEND ~ YOU MOW

www. norfolkproperty
maintenance.com

DAVID CRAVEN
ACIOB

Architectural Services
For all Residential Planning
and Building Regulation
Applications
Also Project Management
Services offered
Tel 07585 442550
email david.manor@sky.com
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Holly Meadows School: LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Maths Trail:
The school is looking forward to an action packed term with lots of opportunities
for learning outside the classroom. The term has kicked off with a Maths Trail.
This was an opportunity for the children to work in their Big Cats groups, with the
Year 6s leading their teams round the school grounds answering lots of practical
maths questions, such as How many wheels are there in the car park? How
long is the Trim Trial (but you haven't got a measuring stick to use)? Estimate the
number of blades of grass in a hoop. The children always work well in these
groups and we continue to be impressed with the leadership skills we see put to
good use and the respect that the younger children show the older ones.
Grounds development:
Mr Prior and Mr Williams are hoping to get to work on the grounds again as part
of the curriculum work for Aldrin and Barbosa class, particularly the pond, flower
beds and raised vegetable beds. If anyone has any plants or seeds to donate, the
gentlemen would be very grateful for any contributions. Mrs Lake, Mrs Thorpe and
Mrs Staff have already been planting and growing with Gardening Club on a
Friday afternoon and I am sure that this work will tie in very well with what is being
planned. Thanks go to the children and the club leaders who are certainly making
a difference to our school grounds through their work.
Walk, bike, scoot to work:
We hope that we will be able to encourage as many children to walk, bike or scoot
to school rather than taking a ride in a car this term. It is much healthier and will
make the congestion issue much more manageable if we have fewer cars on the
road. I know that a number of children who have to travel by car, do so through lift
sharing and this is very positive in so many ways less cars on the road,
travelling with a friend is fun, parents get released from the Pickup routine for
important activities like going to work. It is also more fuel efficient! Give it a go and
see how much better you feel.
Athletics:
Mrs Seaton (PE Subject Leader) and the staff are looking forward to the athletics
season and our Sports Day (date still to be confirmed). The oldest children take
part in the morning, competing in some organised throwing events and then in the
traditional flat races. In the past we have held a Tug of War competition between
the houses which has been very popular. The school won the inter-cluster
competition two years ago and the rematch has never been reorganised so we
continue to be the Cluster Champions for Tug of War! The youngest children also
get to take part in a Sports Day competition in the same style, the best race being
to see who can eat their ice pop before it melts in the heat of the sun! We are all
looking forward to that competition. The school league/cluster matches will still
continue through this term and this includes the Girls' Football Team who are
going from strength to strength.
Best wishes for good adventures out in the fresh air!
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Rachael Williams

The Last Word

How hard it is sometimes to answer the why? questions. Without answers we
are restless. Some we will never answer. Take three recent events that throw up
the why questions.
Why would Andreas Lubitz take 149 passengers to their deaths by crashing their
plane into the French Alps? Why would thousands of people want to see, and
even touch, the coffin containing the bones of King Richard III? Why do so many
say they have no interest in politics and have no intention of voting on May 7?
Perhaps Andreas Lubitz's girlfriend gave a likely answer. She reported Andreas
said he wanted to do something, which would cause his name to be known the
world over forever. He certainly achieved his proud objective. We shall never
know why he put the plane into a rapid dive to destruction, but it revealed a very
sick mind. What a way to achieve notoriety! What a shame somebody didn't get
alongside Andreas to make him think about the legacy he left his parents.
Peter Snow on Channel 4 guiding the programme showing the internment of King
Richard confessed to being baffled by the event. Others thought it was surreal.
But it reminded us history is important, and can't be erased or buried. An event in
the past, even 500 years ago, can have a powerful effect on the present.
Whatever was intended for the pageant it certainly put Leicester on the map.
Perhaps it was simply that as a nation we love a pageant particularly when it
brings our very diverse community together in peace and happiness. For
Leicester Cathedral it was an opportunity to remind the nation that the historical
events 2000 years ago of the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ still have a
powerful effect on the present. We all have the opportunity to inherit the riches of
the best of the past, and not to throw away its legacy.
Multiparty politics is a comparatively newcomer to British politics. The cacophony
of solutions on offer to solve the nation's many problems are seen as hollow
promises by a society that has become familiar with the sleight of being
economical with the truth. We discover self-serving rather than people-serving too
often. We see too many doing what is right in their own eyes, a recipe for
confusion and distrust. Is it surprising there is little interest in politics and no
inclination to vote? But then a manifesto full of humility, truth and righteousness
isn't very appealing to the present mood of voters.
Is it not time to reflect on the brave political commentator in Israel, called Isaiah,
who lived more than 500 years before the Common Era? His answer to the many
why questions of his day was to remind his hearers of the fatal flaw in all of us. He
wrote: All we like sheep have gone astray. We have turned each one to his own
way. Sheep do the silliest of things some of which are dangerous. Sheep need a
shepherd, and perhaps we do also to guide us from making more foolish and
dangerous decisions. After all is said and done, what's done is done and becomes
part of history and inevitably leaves a legacy.
John Wallis

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CRAVEN HOLMES Design & Build Ltd

For quality new build, extensions and barn
conversion
Specialising in traditional stonework
Just Design or Just build options are available too!
Providing professional services for more than 20 years

07585442550 / david .manor@sky.com

JON SAUNDERS

Brian R Goodison

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Carpentry, Joinery,
Plumbing,
Building Maintenance

Windows U.P.V.C. & Wood

Kitchens . Doors . Stairs
Bespoke Joinery, Restoration & Repairs

203 Wootton Road, King's Lynn

Tel : 01553 630825

Mob: 07949 301512
Email: BGoodison730@
BTinternet.com

TEL: 01553 673885 MOBILE: 07887 771063

No Job too Small

NO JOBS TOO SMALL

I DO THEM ALL

Midnight Motors
Vehicle Technicians

Services, mots, diagnostic

Breakdown, any car, any age
James Parker
82 Chapel Road, Pott Row
01485 601133 or 07788 136155
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Tuesday to Saturday
9.30 5
Telephone for appointment

01553-630086
83 Leziate Drove
(by Chris Spraggs Garage)

J & J TREE SERVICES LTD

Commercial & Private Tree Contractors

Tree Surgery
Stump Grinding/Removal
Maintenance & Felling
Hedge Management
Site Clearance
Free Quotations
Tel. 01485 600647
Mobile 07930 718183

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Robert Fox Renovation

Your Complete Service
Tel. 01485 601246
Mob. 07745 677674
robertfoxrenovation@
hotmail.co.uk
Fully Insured

A modern and well-equipped practice

staffed by friendly qualified people, with
your pets best interest at heart

Hall Farm, Church Lane

Roydon, Kings Lynn
PE32 1AR
Consultations by appointment

01485 600022

Weekdays 09.00 12.00, 15.00 18.00

Saturday 09.00 12.00
24 hour emergency service
www.sunnysidevets.co.uk

Richard Lamb
BSc, Lic.Ac, M.B.Ac.C.
Traditional Chinese
Acupuncture
Grimston Medical Centre
600341
Telephone
01263823724
evenings
Home visits available
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PHIL HURR ROOFING

For all your roofing needs New roofs,
Re-roofs, Tiled & slate, Repairs and Leaks,
Lead work, Fascias and guttering,
Competitive Prices
Phone - 01485 609133 / 07881905067
32 Station Road, Roydon, KL, PE32 1AW

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THE ANVIL INN

St Andrew s Lane, Congham, Kings Lynn, PE32 1DU 01485 600625
Email: anvilcongham@gmail.com
Home Made Food served daily. Please drop in and collect a menu or give us a call.
Friday May 1st 7.30pm... Charity Quiz Night in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Wednesday 13th May from 12 noon. Dementia Friendly Lunch.
Two meals for 10, or 6 for one.
Please ring and bookyour space and meet new people in new surroundings!
LIVE MUSIC....
Friday May 8th 9pm "Betty Swallocks!"
Saturday May 16th 9pm "Bad Dog!"
Saturday May 23rd 9pm "Where's the Dog?"
Friday 29th May 9pm " Back Pages"

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A warm welcome from Karl, Kath and the team.

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Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553
1st Gayton Rainbows: Polly Brown, 9 Lancaster Way, East Winch
07796 202425
Art Group: Mrs Sue Willis, 3 Fen Lane, Pott Row
KL-630579
Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Susan Collison
KL-630352
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston
600470
Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston
601492
1st Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, Gayton
KL-636318
1st Gayton Rainbows: Polly Brown, 9 Lancaster Way, East Winch
07796 202425
Council (Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk)
KL-692722
County Councillors: Congham: John Dobson, Moat Cottage, Old Hunstanton Hall
534265
Grimston & Roydon: Jason Law, 11 The Howards, North Wootton
524217
Crafty Villagers Theresa George
KL-630538
Cricket Club: Mr Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road, Roydon
601413
Borough Councillors: Congham, Mr Mike Tilbury, The Cottage, Station Road, Gt. Massingham
520340,
Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon, Mr Michael Pitcher, 59, Lynn Road, Grimston
600421
District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road
KL- 668777
Doctors' Surgery: Drs Archer, Scott & Clifton, Medical Centre, Congham Road
600341
Fen & Allotment Trust: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row
600875
Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden
600383
Football: Mr Allan Dungey, 8 Hawthorn Avenue, Grimston
601279
Fourville Players: Mrs Margaret Garrod, Ivy Cottage, Cliffe-en-Howe-Road
600127
Friends of St. Botolph's: Mr Peter Coe, Spring House, Candlestick Lane, Grimston
600337
Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600769 or Mr/Mrs Bill Hone
600750
Greenfingers: Mr Charles Fosgate, 6 Lansdowne Close, Gayton
KL-636963
Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred's, Lynn Road, Gayton
KL-636629
Health Visitor: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road
KL-782641
Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Rachael Williams
600241
Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Claire Cook 8 Bracken Way, Grimston
600626
Incy Wincy Mothers & Toddlers: Mrs Sally Panks, 6 Philip Rudd Court
600223
Little Sunshines: Becki Lawless c/o Grimston Village Hall
601596
Member of Parliament: Mr Henry Bellingham, Congham Manor, St. Andrew's Lane
600559
Parish Council Clerks:
Grimston: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row, PE32 1BT
600875
Congham: Mrs Kate Sayer, Buttermere, Lynn Road, Hillington, PE31 6BJ
600825
Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, 37 Ullswater Avenue, South Wootton, Pe30 3NJ
KL-674382
Police: 999 for emergencies
For everything else 101
or
KL-691211
Community Support Team 0845-4564567 for rowdy behaviour
or
01953 424242
Public Rights of Way Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24 Church Lane, Roydon
600388
Residents Assoc.: Mr Clare de Whalley, 5 Chequers Road, Grimston
600391
Roydon Common: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Mr Bill Boyd
578745
Springwood Academy, King's Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson
KL-773393
Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove
KL-630866
Women's Institute: Mrs Sheelah Davis, 113, Lynn Road, Grimston
601081
Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row
600440

(Organisations are invited to send corrections to this list where appropriate)

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Luxury Holiday Cottage, Grimston

Sleeps 5, Private Parking and Garden
In between house sales, having building work done or simply
taking a break? Then contact us for availability.
Open all year
Clean and comfortable home with log burner,
Wi-Fi and stair lift
Linen provided (except beach towels)
Children welcome but unsuitable for under 5's
Small dog by prior arrangement
Non smoking property

For brochure and further information

Contact Sue 0789 502 8141 or Freya 0790 333 5327

33 Concorde Road, Norwich, NR6 6BJ

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